I decided that I was going to attack the swim a bit more, so I tried starting at the front of my wave for the first time. Went out fast, and pretty much tried to keep that pace throughout. I found a swimmer that was close in speed, so I tried a little drafting, though didn't really notice any improvement in speed; I'm sure I was doing it wrong or something. The only thing I am disappointed with was my sighting ability of the finish line. I can sight bouys no problem, but I seem to have a pattern of veering off-course trying to line up on the swim exit. Not too bad - quickly corrected and got it done! I also decided to take my wetsuit off in the water vice the T1 area, and think that the suit did come off quicker while still in the water, so swim time includes W/S removal. Good tactic I think.

Learn to sight the finish line/swim exit better.

Nothing too notable - pretty good T1 for me. Didn't have any disorientation problems coming out of the water this time, so I was able to move a little quicker and get out!

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Bike segment was strong, for me, but I felt as though I could have given more. Regina and I both agree that an aerobar hydration system would really help. I always dread when I have to straighten up and take a drink....maybe I can gain a bit off of staying aero the whole race. ANYWAY, nothing notable - was passed by only 6-10 people, some of whom I caught later in the bike segment.

Perhaps push it a little more. I was trying to ensure that I had a strong run, so I might have been a little conservative. I NEED TO BIKE MORE!

Got rammed getting off my bike at T2 - I need to learn to jump off and run for my own safety (and the person behind me's safety!). No fault - I think he was anticipating me doing a running dismount. T2 was not that notable - got in, got out, got it done!

Running dismount off bike.

Felt like a strong run - I spent the first mile getting my heartrate and breathing under control, then began picking people off one by one. At the turn (mile 2ish) I've discovered that dumping the water on my head gives me a nice pick-me-up! I had the same feeling on the run as the bike, thinking that I could have given a little more; I was concerned that if I started dropping the hammer too early, I've burn up. I'm still happy with the performance.

Maybe kick it up a little earlier for the finish.

Hung out with the kiddos and cheered the other participants in. Said hello to Brenda and Glenn (crabsrule and wyecrabs), and packed up to start the 3 hour journey back home!


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Nice race - very fast course - definitely a nice time-trial event if you want to see how fast you can burn up a sprint course. Run a little rough with all the grass running, but nothing impossible, and quite frankly, a somewhat refreshing challenge. Would do this race again.